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Dentistry, unlike other modern fields of medicine and technology, did not sprout up into existence over the past several centuries. As early as 5000 BC, the American Dental Association recorded on their timeline, a Sumerian text described “tooth worms” as the cause of dental decay. Of course, tooth worms do not actually exist, but this … Continued
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We are all familiar with cancer and its common types, such as breast cancer and leukemia. What about mouth or oral cancer? According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) oral cancer is a type of cancer that affects the mouth and the back of the throat. It can occur anywhere in … Continued
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Did you know that dentistry, unlike some other fields of medicine and sciences, is at least 5000 years old? Indeed, dental history spans countless ages, eras, and generations. The art and practice of caring for one’s teeth has been tweaked, advanced, and perfected throughout the centuries by bright and talented dentists, such as Pierre Fauchard. … Continued
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Most adults understand the importance of brushing their teeth. Some brush out of necessity. Others crave the feeling of having a clean mouth, while many simply brush to keep their breath from smelling bad. Regardless of motivation, many adults keep up with their daily brushing and do not need to be reminded. They understand that … Continued
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In order to maintain optimal oral health, you must take care of your teeth not just in the morning, but at all times of the day, especially at night before you go to bed.. Why? When you fall asleep, you are essentially letting your teeth — and whatever is on them — sit for a … Continued
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The field of dentistry did not suddenly appear out of thin air one day. Unlike other fields of medicine and science, dentistry is thousands of years old! Throughout time, humans have constantly inspected and attempted to treat oral ailments. Of course, methods used in certain periods of dental history are not as advanced and refined … Continued
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Maintaining your dental health is a process influenced by all sorts of factors, such as how you brush your teeth, the state of your physical health, and what foods and drinks you consume. You may know the best toothpaste to use and which floss is right for your teeth. Promoting these positive behaviors and techniques … Continued
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Many Americans are excellent with brushing their teeth daily. Those with an increased awareness of their dental health consume foods and beverages great for dental health and avoid things that ruin teeth. Some even make a point to floss their teeth every day. However, many people overlook one very important thing in their daily dental routine: brushing your tongue! … Continued
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With the hot summer months ahead, many Americans are now turning to desserts to cool off from the heat. Seasonal favorites include ice cream, frozen custard, frozen yogurt, soda floats, and fruit pops. While these might make your taste buds sing, most desserts are nothing but bad news for your teeth. Desserts contain high amounts … Continued
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We are all familiar with “bad” food. Hard candy, citrus fruit, and foods high in sugar or acidity aren’t generally good for your teeth and dental health as a whole. What is “good” food, then? The short answer is calcium. When most of us think of calcium, we think of milk and other dairy products. … Continued